In response to a question about three former Pios, I couldn’t locate Geoff Paukovich, Ryan Dingle or Glenn Fisher in the American league. Dingle signed with the Ducks (Portland) and Paukovich and Fisher with the Oilers (Springfield). Either the AHL website is messed up or these guys are playing in the ECHL. For now, I’m going to leave it at that and focus on our current Front Range players. Perhaps our blog readers will dive in and do some research and report back.

One thing I do want to share is this: Paukovich reportedly fought former North Dakota captain Matt Greene early in the Oilers’ training camp in Sept. to settle their score over the 2005 Robbie Bina incident in St. Paul. Of course, Paukovich checked Bina from behind in that WCHA Final Five game and broke Bina’s neck. Greene was the UND captain at the time. The reports I saw online said Greene pummeled Paukovich, but those were entirely from UND people.

The Bina incident grew and grew over the two ensuing years, and was spearheaded by Mike Prpich’s spear on Paukovich during a faceoff at DU in the 2005-06 season. Here’s the u-tube clip of that incident, which shows Coach Gwoz standing on the boards and yelling at referee Todd Anderson, who missed the spear. Gwoz was ultimately ejected from that game.

Went out to hockeydb.com. It looks like all these guys are in the ECHL. Paukkovich and Fisher are with the Stockton Thunder and Dingle is with the Augusta Lynx. There are some other former DU and CC players on those teams as well.

I always thought Paukovich was a dirty player – and the Bina thing kind of took it to a new level. It wouldn’t be all bad if Greene got the better of him in camp for it.

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Went out to hockeydb.com. It looks like all these guys are in the ECHL. Paukkovich and Fisher are with the Stockton Thunder and Dingle is with the Augusta Lynx. There are some other former DU and CC players on those teams as well.

I always thought Paukovich was a dirty player – and the Bina thing kind of took it to a new level. It wouldn’t be all bad if Greene got the better of him in camp for it.

CO14ers

Hey Mike!

I’ll help you out here with this blog entry. Former Pioneers Geoff Paukovich and Glenn Fisher are both playing for the Edmonton Oiler’s ECHL affiliate the Stockton Thunder. Pauko is 3-1–4 in 10 games so far and scored the first goal of the Thunder’s home opener. Glenn Fisher has played 5 games so far and is 4-1 with a .938 Save % and 2.2 GAA. Also of note, another former Pioneer Luke Fulghum is on the team, has played 5 games and is 1-1–2 this season. I’ve heard that he’s been battling injuries of late.

Adrian Veideman and Ryan Dingle both currently play for the Augusta Lynx of the ECHL – the latter was just reassigned from Portland of the AHL very recently. Veideman has played in 8 games and is 1-1–2 and is a -5 while Dingle has played 3 games and is 0-5–5 in his short stint.

As far as the fight between Paukovich and Green is concerned, my source who was on the ice during the fight says that it was very even and was mainly a wrestling match on the ice. Reportedly the two went out for dinner afterwards.

CO14ers

Hey Mike!

I’ll help you out here with this blog entry. Former Pioneers Geoff Paukovich and Glenn Fisher are both playing for the Edmonton Oiler’s ECHL affiliate the Stockton Thunder. Pauko is 3-1–4 in 10 games so far and scored the first goal of the Thunder’s home opener. Glenn Fisher has played 5 games so far and is 4-1 with a .938 Save % and 2.2 GAA. Also of note, another former Pioneer Luke Fulghum is on the team, has played 5 games and is 1-1–2 this season. I’ve heard that he’s been battling injuries of late.

Adrian Veideman and Ryan Dingle both currently play for the Augusta Lynx of the ECHL – the latter was just reassigned from Portland of the AHL very recently. Veideman has played in 8 games and is 1-1–2 and is a -5 while Dingle has played 3 games and is 0-5–5 in his short stint.

As far as the fight between Paukovich and Green is concerned, my source who was on the ice during the fight says that it was very even and was mainly a wrestling match on the ice. Reportedly the two went out for dinner afterwards.

CO14ers

Hey Mike!

I’ll help you out here with this blog entry. Former Pioneers Geoff Paukovich and Glenn Fisher are both playing for the Edmonton Oiler’s ECHL affiliate the Stockton Thunder. Pauko is 3-1–4 in 10 games so far and scored the first goal of the Thunder’s home opener. Glenn Fisher has played 5 games so far and is 4-1 with a .938 Save % and 2.2 GAA. Also of note, another former Pioneer Luke Fulghum is on the team, has played 5 games and is 1-1–2 this season. I’ve heard that he’s been battling injuries of late.

Adrian Veideman and Ryan Dingle both currently play for the Augusta Lynx of the ECHL – the latter was just reassigned from Portland of the AHL very recently. Veideman has played in 8 games and is 1-1–2 and is a -5 while Dingle has played 3 games and is 0-5–5 in his short stint.

As far as the fight between Paukovich and Green is concerned, my source who was on the ice during the fight says that it was very even and was mainly a wrestling match on the ice. Reportedly the two went out for dinner afterwards.

Curt

Geoff Paukovich and Glenn Fisher are with Stockton Thunder in the ECHL. Cam Elsworth is also there. Ryan Dingle is with Augusta in the ECHL. This is a great web site to find players http://www.hockeydb.com and is usually acurate. Thanks.

Curt

Geoff Paukovich and Glenn Fisher are with Stockton Thunder in the ECHL. Cam Elsworth is also there. Ryan Dingle is with Augusta in the ECHL. This is a great web site to find players http://www.hockeydb.com and is usually acurate. Thanks.

Jimmy

I was curious about Paukovich and Dingle as well. Pauko started out with Springfield but was sent down to the Stockton Thunder (ECHL). Fisher is there as well. Both seem to be getting signifcant playing time. Probably not where they both want to be, but they can continue to develop their game. Dingle played a few games with Portland this year but also was sent down to the ECHL. He is with the Augusta Lynx. Hopefully all these guys can back to AHL soon.

I read about Greene and Paukovich’s incident. I guess it was inevitable. I was sorry to see Pauko leave early, but he needed a change of scenery, in my opinion. I think the Bina incident left a cloud over him and messed up his game to some extent. Bottom line: everyone is glad that Bina is back playing.

Mike Prpich: idiot. I’d rather have seen him throw a dirty hit or an elbow than a spear in the crotch. That’s bush league. I have no problem with a little retribution, but Prpich is a joke.

Jimmy

I was curious about Paukovich and Dingle as well. Pauko started out with Springfield but was sent down to the Stockton Thunder (ECHL). Fisher is there as well. Both seem to be getting signifcant playing time. Probably not where they both want to be, but they can continue to develop their game. Dingle played a few games with Portland this year but also was sent down to the ECHL. He is with the Augusta Lynx. Hopefully all these guys can back to AHL soon.

I read about Greene and Paukovich’s incident. I guess it was inevitable. I was sorry to see Pauko leave early, but he needed a change of scenery, in my opinion. I think the Bina incident left a cloud over him and messed up his game to some extent. Bottom line: everyone is glad that Bina is back playing.

Mike Prpich: idiot. I’d rather have seen him throw a dirty hit or an elbow than a spear in the crotch. That’s bush league. I have no problem with a little retribution, but Prpich is a joke.

Jimmy

I was curious about Paukovich and Dingle as well. Pauko started out with Springfield but was sent down to the Stockton Thunder (ECHL). Fisher is there as well. Both seem to be getting signifcant playing time. Probably not where they both want to be, but they can continue to develop their game. Dingle played a few games with Portland this year but also was sent down to the ECHL. He is with the Augusta Lynx. Hopefully all these guys can back to AHL soon.

I read about Greene and Paukovich’s incident. I guess it was inevitable. I was sorry to see Pauko leave early, but he needed a change of scenery, in my opinion. I think the Bina incident left a cloud over him and messed up his game to some extent. Bottom line: everyone is glad that Bina is back playing.

Mike Prpich: idiot. I’d rather have seen him throw a dirty hit or an elbow than a spear in the crotch. That’s bush league. I have no problem with a little retribution, but Prpich is a joke.

Jimmy

Forgot to mention: Last year’s captain Veideman is with Augusta as well. Aaron Slattengren, a former CC player, is also there.

Jimmy

Forgot to mention: Last year’s captain Veideman is with Augusta as well. Aaron Slattengren, a former CC player, is also there.

Jimmy

Forgot to mention: Last year’s captain Veideman is with Augusta as well. Aaron Slattengren, a former CC player, is also there.

TOM DOUGLIS

Paukovich and Fisher are playing with Stockton (Calif.) in the ECHL, and I think former Pioneer Luke Fulghum is also on that team. Dingle is playing for Augusta (Ga.) in the ECHL, along with fellow pio alum Adrian Veideman.

TOM DOUGLIS

Paukovich and Fisher are playing with Stockton (Calif.) in the ECHL, and I think former Pioneer Luke Fulghum is also on that team. Dingle is playing for Augusta (Ga.) in the ECHL, along with fellow pio alum Adrian Veideman.

TOM DOUGLIS

Paukovich and Fisher are playing with Stockton (Calif.) in the ECHL, and I think former Pioneer Luke Fulghum is also on that team. Dingle is playing for Augusta (Ga.) in the ECHL, along with fellow pio alum Adrian Veideman.

Kate Crandall

Hey, Mike,
It’s Kate Crandall at The Gazette. I saw Dingle on the Augusta Lynx roster, playing with former CC player Aaron Slattengren. Surprising Dingle left early only to land in the ECHL. Imagine how scary the Pios would be this year with him on the team.
Hope that helps.
Kate

Kate Crandall

Hey, Mike,
It’s Kate Crandall at The Gazette. I saw Dingle on the Augusta Lynx roster, playing with former CC player Aaron Slattengren. Surprising Dingle left early only to land in the ECHL. Imagine how scary the Pios would be this year with him on the team.
Hope that helps.
Kate

siouxfan7

This is in response to Jimmy–I agree a “cup-check” off a face off is not the the best way to get even but lets look at the facts. Paukovich is 6’4 and 225 lbs and Bina is 5’8” and 175lbs. A BLATANT check from behind with intent to injure an opponent is the best way to send a message? Prpich was always a DU killer (got his only collegiate hat trick at Magness his Sophomore yr) in a big win when DU was ranked ahead of the Sioux and always a thorn in the side of the Pioneers. I agree that the way Matt Greene handled the situation was more apprpriate–and for the record it wasnt an even fight–Greene took care of Paukovich, as everyone would expect.

siouxfan7

This is in response to Jimmy–I agree a “cup-check” off a face off is not the the best way to get even but lets look at the facts. Paukovich is 6’4 and 225 lbs and Bina is 5’8” and 175lbs. A BLATANT check from behind with intent to injure an opponent is the best way to send a message? Prpich was always a DU killer (got his only collegiate hat trick at Magness his Sophomore yr) in a big win when DU was ranked ahead of the Sioux and always a thorn in the side of the Pioneers. I agree that the way Matt Greene handled the situation was more apprpriate–and for the record it wasnt an even fight–Greene took care of Paukovich, as everyone would expect.

Twister

I was curious to see what others had heard about Pauko’s altercation with Greene. Interesting comments from CO14ers. I read a lot of comments by Sioux fans on their blogs and forums and of course everyone said Greene whipped Paukovich. At any rate, at least Greene went about it the right way. If you are going to get some retribution, do it honorably by dropping the gloves, a hard check, etc.

I’ve seen that Youtube clip several times. Prpich is a moron. No respect for that guy.

Twister

I was curious to see what others had heard about Pauko’s altercation with Greene. Interesting comments from CO14ers. I read a lot of comments by Sioux fans on their blogs and forums and of course everyone said Greene whipped Paukovich. At any rate, at least Greene went about it the right way. If you are going to get some retribution, do it honorably by dropping the gloves, a hard check, etc.

I’ve seen that Youtube clip several times. Prpich is a moron. No respect for that guy.

Twister

I was curious to see what others had heard about Pauko’s altercation with Greene. Interesting comments from CO14ers. I read a lot of comments by Sioux fans on their blogs and forums and of course everyone said Greene whipped Paukovich. At any rate, at least Greene went about it the right way. If you are going to get some retribution, do it honorably by dropping the gloves, a hard check, etc.

I’ve seen that Youtube clip several times. Prpich is a moron. No respect for that guy.

Twister

Siouxfan 7,

Agree on your points. As a DU fan, I have no idea what Paukovich was thinking. A check from behind when you outweigh a guy by 50 lbs and are an explosive hitter to begin with is beyond bad. No other way to look at it. No excuse for that one. I guess only Paukovich knows what the intent was, or if was done in the heat of the moment. Either way, I think all DU fans are very happy Bina could resume his career.

Prpich did always seem to have good games vs DU. There’s just no honor in a cup check.

Twister

Siouxfan 7,

Agree on your points. As a DU fan, I have no idea what Paukovich was thinking. A check from behind when you outweigh a guy by 50 lbs and are an explosive hitter to begin with is beyond bad. No other way to look at it. No excuse for that one. I guess only Paukovich knows what the intent was, or if was done in the heat of the moment. Either way, I think all DU fans are very happy Bina could resume his career.

Prpich did always seem to have good games vs DU. There’s just no honor in a cup check.

CO14ers

Siouxfan7,

I reiterate once again that Greene didn’t pummel Pauk. It was basically a wrestling match on the ice. This comes from a source that was on the ice at the time of the altercation. You Sioux fans can go on believing whatever you want, but the FACT remains that Pauko acquitted himself quite well in the altercation.

CO14ers

Siouxfan7,

I reiterate once again that Greene didn’t pummel Pauk. It was basically a wrestling match on the ice. This comes from a source that was on the ice at the time of the altercation. You Sioux fans can go on believing whatever you want, but the FACT remains that Pauko acquitted himself quite well in the altercation.

CO14ers

Siouxfan7,

I reiterate once again that Greene didn’t pummel Pauk. It was basically a wrestling match on the ice. This comes from a source that was on the ice at the time of the altercation. You Sioux fans can go on believing whatever you want, but the FACT remains that Pauko acquitted himself quite well in the altercation.